2 summers ago I was rearended by a company truck, f -450 with a load of drilling pipe on a goose neck behind him..... I was at a stand still on I-12; he hit me full speed at 45-50 mph. I saw him comin n my rearview mirror.... He never looked up for 8-10 seconds..... I was blocked on both sides , so I braced myself. He hit me hard..... Broke my rear window, tore tow package off( my ford was lifted 4 inches) he actually went under my bumber & my bed was on his hood.
I was pushed into the car infront of me & that car hit another.
Cops show up..... Driver who hit mr says that I slammed on my breakes & I cut infront of him.....
Well cop takes his statement ..... But everyone around stated the truth.... & the traffic camera caught it on film.
I was sore for a few days & had brush burn on my neck from the seatbelt, also a big knott on my shin from hittin the emergency brake. Had neck x rays day after & the dr said I had severe whiplash......
On day 4 some attorny called me & explained how he has reviewed my case & wants to represent mr.... Says no fee unless I get paid. Also told me I'm Lookin at 100-150k
He charges 20%
I called my uncle- state farm agent- and told him about this. He said if I felt like I deserve compensation for my injuries then I should sue..... Well I didn't feel that way. Nor did I want to use the system & screw over a local company bc their driver was werckless.
I met with both insurance companies & the local company.
They paid for my truck repair, rental cost & even offered a small settlement.
But I honestly couldn't take the settlement.
In my opinion I was not injured to the point where I needed compensation.
I took2 days off work, had 2 dr bills- also paid by local company- & got my truck back in 12 days.
Compensation in my mind is for those who become disabled as result of ab accident. Can no longer do their job, or were severly injured & were not able to work for an extended period that caused financial difficulty.
Not a sore neck & back.
But that's just me.
Everyone suing makes the rates increase, more claims = higher rates.
Attorneys aren't evil.... They want to help. Most do; buy money blurs thier goals & alters their motives.
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